"Although Paul did great things at the World Cup, I do not intend to upset the established order," Deschamps said.

The world champions reported back to their Clairefontaine training base on Monday before they kick-off the new UEFA Nations League on Thursday night when they face 2014 World Cup winners Germany in Munich, live on Sky Sports Football.

A large banner congratulating France on their World Cup win greeted the players at Clairefontaine

Back-up goalkeeper Steve Mandanda was also absent, as the rest of the squad which triumphed in Russia was welcomed back to the training camp with a banner translating to "welcome to our champions" and a two-star-studded carpet.

"We have to manage the title of world champion, but it's not a weight or a burden to carry," said Deschamps. "It's quite the opposite.